ZIP 59834 · Missoula County

Frenchtown, MT Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 59834, Frenchtown, Montana.

43.3%
Loss ratio
1.82%
Nonrenewal rate
#124 of 167
Montana rank
11
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Frenchtown, MT (ZIP 59834) runs $1,620/yr on average: the 55th percentile nationally and 9% below the U.S. average.

$1,620
Avg premium (2022)
-9%
vs U.S. average
+9.9%
since 2018
55th
national percentile

According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,620/yr
+9.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
43.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.24%
Avg severity: $21,629
Nonrenewal Rate
1.82%
+269.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 59834 (Frenchtown, MT)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 59834 (Frenchtown, MT) at $1,620 per year for 2022 across approximately 11 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 59834 in the 55th percentile, 9% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the Montana state average of $1,945, this ZIP runs 17% below, ranking #124 of 167 tracked ZIPs in Montana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Montana is Harlowton (ZIP 59036) at $1,615, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 59834 shows a 43.3% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. 3.24% of policies in ZIP 59834 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $21,629. Insurers decline to renew 1.82% of policies in ZIP 59834 at expiration, a rise of 269.8% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 59834 have risen by 9.9%, ranging from $1,474 to $1,620 with a five-year average of $1,537, an annualized rate of +2.4% per year.

How to read these numbers

The figures on this page come from the U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office, which collects homeowners insurance premium and claims data directly from the largest property insurers in the country. Because the data is aggregated at the ZIP-code level and averaged across many policies, it describes the typical cost in an area rather than a quote for any single home. Two houses on the same street can pay very different premiums depending on their age, construction type, roof condition, prior claims, and the specific coverage limits and deductibles the homeowner selects. The loss ratio shows how much of every premium dollar insurers paid back out as claims; a ratio above one means carriers lost money locally, which often precedes rate increases or carrier exits. Rising nonrenewal and claim frequency reveal how stressed the local market has become. Use these figures to gauge the direction and scale of costs in your area, then request quotes from several licensed carriers before buying or renewing a policy. FIO data aggregates voluntary reporting from the 40 largest homeowners insurers, covering roughly 80% of the U.S. market, so figures represent market averages rather than individual policy quotes; your own premium will vary with dwelling value, deductible, coverage limits, construction type, and insurer-specific underwriting. This page is educational research only and is not insurance advice, homeowners should request quotes from multiple licensed carriers or an independent agent before purchasing or renewing coverage.

How ZIP 59834 Compares

vs National Average
$1,620 vs $1,776
9% below national avg
vs Montana Average
$1,620 vs $1,945
17% below state avg
National Percentile
55th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 59834, 2018–2022

$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600$1,650 20182019202020212022 $1,620
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 59834.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,474 -
2019 $1,489 +1.0%
2020 $1,529 +2.7%
2021 $1,573 +2.9%
2022 $1,620 +3.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,537
Premium Range
$1,474 - $1,620
Annual Change Rate
+2.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 59834

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

  • Compare ZIP 59834 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • Montana's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Montana overview
  • Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. Loss ratio guide

FIO figures are ZIP-level market averages across the largest insurers (~80% of the market), not a quote for any single home. Request quotes from multiple licensed carriers before buying or renewing.

Source: U.S. Department of the Treasury, Federal Insurance Office (FIO) Homeowners Insurance Data (2018-2022). Premiums are ZIP-level averages and may not reflect individual policy costs U.S. Department of the Treasury, Federal Insurance Office (FIO) Homeowners Insurance Data (2018-2022). Premiums are ZIP-level averages and may not reflect individual policy costs

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 59834?
ZIP 59834 (Frenchtown, MT) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,620 per year as of 2022 (55th percentile, #124 of 167 ZIPs in Montana). Premiums have changed +9.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Frenchtown, MT?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 59834: a claims frequency of 3.24%, a loss ratio of 43.3%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.82%, placing this ZIP in the 55th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 59834 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 59834 lands in the 55th percentile: its $1,620/yr average is 9% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 59834?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 59834 is 1.82%, a rise of 269.8% over the past 5 years in Montana.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 59834 over 5 years?
ZIP 59834 premiums spanned $1,474 to $1,620 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,537. The annualized change rate is +2.4% per year.
How does ZIP 59834 compare to the Montana state average?
The Montana state average is $1,945/yr; ZIP 59834 averages $1,620/yr, 17% below that figure, ranking #124 of 167 tracked ZIPs in Montana by premium.

Every figure on PlainInsure is rendered directly from U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on U.S. Treasury FIO data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.